Supporting More Women for Local Election in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Women for Election is delighted to be partnering with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to bring a programme of comprehensive and engaging training and events to dlrcc to encourage and support more women to get involved in politics.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is one of our best performing councils for gender equality. However DLRCC want to see a better diversity of women coming forward. It is crucial we have a democracy that reflects the society in which it represents.

We want to change this

It’s time for Women from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to count themselves in and take their seat at the table.

We know that women are leading community groups and in leadership roles across the community, and now is the time to see that converted into the Council Chamber at a representative level. In the next Local Elections in 2024, just how amazing would it be to see that 50% of the candidates that are running are women? To have a Council Chamber that truly reflects the diversity of the County?

The Supporting More Women in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown programme

Supporting More Women for Local Election in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is a comprehensive training and awareness programme that will aim to engage, encourage and inspire women in all their diversity from across the county to consider getting involved in politics.

We have something for everybody in this programme, and the whole community has a role to play in getting more women involved in politics in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Whether it’s encouraging a woman to consider running, supporting a woman to run, or running yourself, these programmes have been designed by Women for Election to support that journey, and are delivered by trainers with decades of experience in Irish politics and leadership.

If you are just starting to think about politics, or are a sitting Councillor looking to rerun, these programmes will help you along the way.

Check out the programme of events and register below:

All trainings will be 7:15pm – 8:30pm

October 11th – Intro to politics- Online

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the Dáil and the Seanad? Or how your local council is run and what the role of a local Councillor or TD involves? This session will demystify Irish political systems and structures so you can be informed and up-to-date if you choose to run for election yourself or to work on a campaign.

November 9th – Women Belong – In your chamber

Women Belong provides women with encouragement, support and tools to take the next step and run for election. In a safe and encouraging space, hear how to push past the fear and doubts you may have about getting involved in politics, as you share concerns, get expert advice, and the tools to take that next step towards your political career.

November 15th “What are you saying” messaging workshop – online

Why are you running for election? Why should I vote for you? What will you do for this community? This module gives invaluable advice on how to answer these questions and more. This practical workshop helps you to fine-tune your messaging, and prepares you to be authentic and relevant in interviews, at meetings, and on the doorsteps as you clearly and confidently let people know why it is that they should give you their No.1.

November 23rd Campaigning design and rollout training – In your chamber

What makes a good election campaign? Get expert advice on this module which examines the anatomy of a political campaign and how to prepare one. This Canvassing Clinic will give top tips on preparing for and organising canvassing, capturing and using canvassing data, picking up and following up on issues and queries, and how to sustain yourself – it’s a marathon, not a sprint!

November 29th Supporting Women’s campaigns canvassing workshop – online

Ireland sits at number 101 in the global ranking of female parliamentarians, and we can all have a role in changing this. Recognising that some women will want to learn from being part of an election campaign if they are deciding to run for office themselves, and others would prefer to be involved behind the scenes, this module will equip women to take on leadership roles in a campaign e.g.Director of Elections, Campaign Manager, Canvassing Lead, Volunteer Manager.

Find out more about how Women for Election are Leading Change

‘In Conversation’ Webinar -Pitching to Your Local Media

November 18, 2023

The ability to effectively pitch to local media for local politicians is crucial as it amplifies their message within the community, fostering engagement, awareness, and trust among constituents, ultimately shaping public perception and support.